Location: Nottingham
Hours: Monday to Friday | 6:00am – 2:00pm (Day Shift)
Salary: £17.00+ per hour
The Opportunity
We are recruiting for an experienced Laser Cutter Supervisor to join a well-established and growing engineering manufacturer in Nottingham. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on supervisor with strong laser cutting experience and proven leadership skills to take responsibility for the day-to-day running of a busy laser department.
This role combines shop floor leadership with technical expertise, ensuring production targets are achieved safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
Supervise the daily operation of the laser cutting department.
Lead, motivate and support a team of laser operators and production staff.
Ensure production schedules are completed safely, on time and to customer requirements.
Allocate workloads and monitor productivity across the department.
Set up and operate CNC laser cutting machines when required.
Carry out first-off inspections and ensure products meet quality standards.
Monitor production quality and resolve any issues promptly.
Minimise downtime by identifying production issues and implementing effective solutions.
Work closely with Production Planning, Programming, Quality and Operations to maintain efficient workflow.
Train, mentor and develop team members.
Conduct return-to-work meetings, probation reviews and day-to-day people management responsibilities.
Maintain high housekeeping standards throughout the department.
Promote a strong health and safety culture, ensuring safe working practices are followed at all times.
Liaise with the maintenance team regarding machine breakdowns and preventative maintenance.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, quality and productivity.
Assist with recruitment, onboarding and training of new employees when required.
Essential Skills & Experience
Previous experience supervising a laser cutting department or similar manufacturing team.
Extensive experience operating industrial laser cutting machinery.
Strong understanding of engineering drawings and sheet metal manufacturing.
Excellent knowledge of fabrication processes.
Ability to manage production priorities and meet demanding deadlines.
Strong leadership and people management skills.
Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
High attention to detail with a quality-focused approach.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Good computer literacy.
Desirable Experience
Experience operating Bystronic, Trumpf, Amada or similar laser cutting equipment.
Knowledge of ERP or MRP systems.
Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience.
Forklift licence (preferred but not essential).
First Aid qualification (advantageous).
About You
We're looking for someone who:
Leads from the front and enjoys being hands-on.
Can motivate and develop a production team.
Takes ownership and accountability for departmental performance.
Communicates effectively across all areas of the business.
Thrives in a fast-paced engineering environment.
Is proactive, organised and solutions-focused.
Has a strong commitment to quality, safety and continuous improvement.
What's on Offer
£17.00 per hour.
Permanent, full-time position.
Monday to Friday day shift (6:00am – 2:00pm).
Company pension.
On-site parking.
Ongoing training and development opportunities.
Stable employment within a growing engineering business.
Opportunity to play a key role in developing and leading a successful manufacturing team.
About Us
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Salary description
£35000.00 - £36000.00 per year